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oafishness

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Definitions of oafishness word

  • noun oafishness The state of being oafish. 1
  • noun oafishness The state or condition of being oafish; stupidity; dullness; folly. 0

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Parts of speech for Oafishness

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oafishness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for oafishness

noun oafishness

  • ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
  • ineptitude — quality or condition of being inept.
  • amateurishness — The quality of being amateurish.
  • artlessness — The state or quality of being artless.
  • boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.

Antonyms for oafishness

noun oafishness

  • politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
  • sophistication — sophisticated character, ideas, tastes, or ways as the result of education, worldly experience, etc.: the sophistication of the wealthy.
  • artfulness — slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky: artful schemes.
  • cleverness — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
  • convenience — If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.

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